The best news of the Christian gospel is that the supremely glorious Creator of the universe has acted in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection to remove every obstacle between us and himself so that we may find everlasting joy in seeing and savoring his infinite beauty.
John PiperI recall hearing one of my professors in seminary say that one of the best tests of a person's theology was the effect it has on one's prayers.
John PiperThe greatest stumbling block for children in worship is that their parents do not cherish the hour. Children can feel the difference between duty and delight. Therefore, the first and most important job of a parent is to fall in love with the worship of God. You can't impart what you don't possess.
John PiperIf we love God's fame and are committed to magnifying His name above all things, we cannot be indifferent to world missions.
John PiperGod is on the move to rescue people from misery to everlasting happiness, which can only be found in him.
John PiperThe only answer in these modern times, as in all other times, is the blood of Christ. When our conscience rises up and condemns us, where will we turn? We turn to Christ. We turn to the suffering and death of Christโthe blood of Christ. This is the only cleansing agent in the universe that can give the conscience relief in life and peace in death.
John Piper